1. people whose job is to generate and manage publicity for a person, organization, or product
Usage: plural of publicist

Examples

• The movie star hired several publicists to handle her media appearances.
• Corporate publicists worked overtime to manage the crisis.
• The band’s publicists arranged interviews with major music magazines.
• Political publicists crafted the candidate’s public image.
• Entertainment publicists often attend red carpet events with their clients.
• The company’s publicists issued a statement to the press.
• Celebrity publicists must be skilled at damage control.